Find out how popular the last name DeWitte is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeWitte.

DeWitte, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeWitte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWitte in America

DeWitte is the 23725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWitte surname appeared 1,067 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeWitte.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeWitte to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeWitte

The surname DEWITTE is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the Netherlands during the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "witte" meaning "white," suggesting a possible reference to someone with fair complexion or white hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Vroente-register van Leiden, a census-like record from the city of Leiden, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Jan DEWITTE, a resident of the city, suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

Throughout the centuries, the DEWITTE surname has appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across the Netherlands and neighboring regions. For instance, in the 16th century, a merchant named Pieter DEWITTE is mentioned in the archives of the Dutch East India Company, indicating the name's association with trade and commerce.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing this surname was Jan DEWITTE, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscape and genre scenes. He was born in 1624 in Rotterdam and passed away in 1672 in Amsterdam.

Another notable individual was Hendrik DEWITTE, a Dutch military engineer and fortification expert who lived from 1629 to 1692. He played a significant role in designing and constructing defensive fortifications throughout the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.

In the 18th century, the DEWITTE surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Jacobus DEWITTE in 1756. He was a Dutch poet and playwright, acclaimed for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.

The 19th century saw the rise of Willem DEWITTE, a prominent Dutch politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1879 to 1888. He was born in 1823 and passed away in 1896, leaving a lasting legacy in the country's political landscape.

While the DEWITTE surname has its origins in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other regions through migration and trade, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time. However, the core meaning and significance of the name remain rooted in its Dutch heritage, reflecting the historical and cultural richness of the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWitte

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeWitte.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeWitte was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeWitte has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeWitte was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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